The annual Charitable Giving Awards, in partnership with TOWN Magazine and Community Journals, is the Community Foundation’s signature event. Since 2011, we host this special evening in which we both honor our donors and recognize outstanding individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that provide civic leadership and exemplary service to our community.
Currently, we present seven awards which include:
The Visionary Leadership Award honors visionary service to others through both individual endeavors and community involvement.
The Ruth Nicholson Award, presented by Community Foundation of Greenville Board of Directors, is the Community Foundation’s highest honor and is presented to a volunteer who has made significant contributions to the community through volunteer work for the Community Foundation or to one of its projects, programs, or areas of emphasis. The award is named in honor of Ruth Nicholson who was known for her tireless volunteer work for the Community Foundation of Greenville. To see a list of past recipients, click here.
The Education Spirit Award recognizes an individual or organization that is dedicated to the betterment of youth and the educational experience in the Upstate.
The Healthcare Transformation Award honors an individual or organization that actively and compassionately works to transform the health of the community.
The Philanthropic Spirit Award honors an individual or organization that fosters charitable giving and is dedicated to giving back to the Upstate in a significant manner.
The Community Spirit Award recognizes an outstanding nonprofit leader or organization that serves the community through vital programming and exceptional efforts to collaborate with other community partners.
The Leadership in Arts Award recognizes an individual or organization that serves the community through outstanding arts leadership and outreach programming, thereby elevating the artistic opportunities available in the community.
Click here to see a recap of the 2025 Charitable Giving Awards and click here to see photos from the event.
